NEW ACADEMY MEMBER GEAR
Each Academy member is issued gear consisting of uniform shirts, helmet, harness, carabiner, training rope, prusik, webbing, and classroom materials. The cost for this basic Academy gear is $550 per person.
At the completion of the Academy, members are expected to purchase an extensive list of gear to ensure they can be effective in any rescue call. The cost for personal gear averages between $2,500 - $3,000 per member. SBCSAR’s goal is to raise enough funds to support the cost of personal gear so that financial constraints do not hinder someone from joining our team.
Our Commitment
Your gift is a sacred trust. We promise to honor your generosity and use your donation in the most effective way possible. The gift options shown reflect Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue’s projects and continuing needs, and the suggested donation amounts are based on periodic surveys of the teams overall wishlist. Each item is representative of the gift category in which it appears, and donations will be used to provide assistance within that gift category where it is needed most. When you give any rescue gear, a portion of the gift may also help provide other equipment and materials essential to performing rescues.
The multiplying effect from grants and donated goods may change throughout the year on identical or similar offers due to variations in the start and end dates of donor grants and our programs.